Knipex Pliers Wrench pliers and a wrench in a single tool chrome-plated, plastic coated 250 mm 86 03 250

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Even the highest quality pliers will eventually lose their sharpness. The speed at which this happens depends on the quality of the pliers and what they are used for. If you’re debating if KNIPEX cobra is worth it, then try one today. Purchasing a set will be one of the best decisions you’ve ever made. To make your choice easier, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions:

The business was originally founded in 1882 and grew steadily under the leadership of Carl Gustav Putsch. However, it remained a craft business operating from his home until 1927 when the founder passed away and his son Carl Putsch took over. If you’re asking yourself “ How old is KNIPEX?”, we can state that the company has reached its 140th anniversary. These are just some of the products in the impressive brand's range, you will certainly find the right tool for you. Are KNIPEX side cutters good?KNIPEX diagonal cutters, like the 72 51 160 for fibre optics or the 72 02 125 for plastics, offer consistently high cutting performance, even after many years of use. In addition to high-quality forged parts made of vanadium electric steel, the brand's most important quality criteria include precise machining of tool steel made in Germany. What is the difference between KNIPEX Colours? You can buy a pliers wrench set, to have the right size tool available when you need it. There are a variety of pliers wrench sizes worth considering: What is the difference between alligator and cobra pliers? The brand offers alligator and cobra pliers, both of which perform a similar job. However, cobra pliers can be adjusted by pushing a button, alligator pliers need to be adjusted via the hinged slip joint. This can make it more difficult to do one-handed. Both are high-quality, durable and made as precision tools. It is worth noting that the brand offers four sizes of alligator pliers and an impressive eight different sizes of cobra pliers. That makes the cobra a more versatile and easier to use option. What are KNIPEX cobra used for? If you are wondering whether KNIPEX produces the best pliers, then try a pair for yourself. Every product made by the company is made of the brand's patented steel. It’s not just high-quality, it is a result of hours of research, development, and innovation. The Knipex 8601250 250mm Plier Wrench has smooth jaws for damage free installation of plated fittings - working directly on chrome. They are also excellent for gripping, holding, pressing and bending workpieces and have 19 different adjustment positions. Features:

At this stage, the business had an impressive 27 employees and produced over 7,000 pliers per week, all made by hand. It was Carl Putsch that moved the business from his home and opened a small factory.Cobra pliers 87 01 250: are a must for all pliers’ lovers. They feature a V-jaw design that allows you to grip fasteners tightly and firmly; Universal Tweezers, DIN EN 60900, IEC 60900, tested protection against electrical voltage up to 1000 V All KNIPEX pliers are made with 8 different types of steel. It’s worth noting that some of these steels have been patented to protect the production process. The steel used by the brand is precisely hardened and has chromium and vanadium in the metal, as well as 0.8% carbon. The factory uses approximately 600 tons of steel a month although some other products don’t use steel. Magnesium, fibreglass, and even resin are used in a variety of products, such as crimps and strippers. Top KNIPEX tools that you need

The pliers are available in different versions: The classic immersion insulation and the blue and red two-component sleeves serve the usual purposes in everyday work. The yellow and red sleeves are VDE-insulated and tested so that they can be used to work with cables up to 1000 V. What is the maximum jaw capacity for the Cobra XS? The cobra XS is designed to grip anything up to 1” wide, that's 24mm. If you regularly grip things larger than this, you’ll need a larger set of pliers; Tweezers with exchangeable tips ESD, with versatile, exchangeable carbon fibre reinforced tips; electrically dissipative Universal pliers 08 22 145: can be used when working in tight spaces due to the slim head design and sharp jaws;

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Parallel jaws give a more solid grip- its design allows flexible adjustment of all widths up to the specified maximum size Naturally, there are some good competitors, leading you to ask yourself: “ is KNIPEX better than Klein?”. The general consensus is that Klein has a greater range of crimping options, but that KNIPEX crimpers have a larger service area, which means they do a better job. Both are shaped like needle-nose pliers mixed with electrician's pliers, but the wider surface area proves much more useful. For this reason, it is arguable that KNIPEX is the better choice.

When you’re looking for tools the most important consideration is the quality of the tool in question. Regardless of the utensil, there will be a range of prices available. Although the cheapest may seem tempting, it is not always the best finance-wise option.

What is the width of the KNIPEX Cobra XS? It is able to grip nuts up to 24 mm and other components up to Ø 28 mm. This is amazing, considering the length of these pliers! Where to buy KNIPEX? All KNIPEX tools are made in Germany. In fact, all the products are created in one factory, which is based in Wuppertal. By being located in one place and controlling almost every step of the process, the company is certain of the quality of its products and is able to regularly improve both the tools and the production process. The company is currently run by Ralf Putsch, the great-grandson of the founder. The business was started by Carl Gustav Putsch in the basement of his own home. By trade, he was a smithy and he focused on producing carpenter’s and farriers’ pincers. The business has been passed down from generation to generation and is still a family company today, owned by the same family. Over the following years, he gradually expanded the company. It was the desire to improve recognition of their product that drove Carl to register the KNIPEX brand name. It was officially registered in Germany in 1947. Are KNIPEX tools made in the USA?